Pixel 7a

Pixel 7a
	The Pixel 7a
Brand	Google
Manufacturer	Foxconn
Type	Smartphone
Series	Pixel
First released	May 10, 2023; 18 months ago
Units sold	<10 million
Predecessor	Pixel 6a
Successor	Pixel 8a
Related	Pixel 7 & 7 Pro
Compatible networks	GSM/EDGE; UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA; LTE, LTE Advanced; 5G sub-6 / mmWave;
Form factor	Slate
Colors	Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Dimensions	152 mm (6.0 in) H ; 72.9 mm (2.87 in) W ; 9 mm (0.35 in) D
Weight	193.5 g (6.83 oz)
Operating system	Original: Android 13; Current: Android 15;
System-on-chip	Google Tensor G2
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G710 MP7
Modem	Samsung Exynos 5300
Memory	8 GB RAM
Storage	128 GB UFS 3.1
Removable storage	None
SIM	Nano-SIM and eSIM
Battery	Li-Po 4385 mAh Non-removable
Charging	Fast charging 18 W PD 3.0; Wireless charging; 7.5 W (with Pixel Stand); 5 W
Rear camera	64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8 μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12 μm; Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama; 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS;
Front camera	13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12 μm; Auto-HDR, panorama; 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps;
Display	6.1 in (154.9 mm) 1080p FHD+ OLED; 2400 × 1080 px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio (~431 ppi density); HDR, 90 Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 3; Always on;
Sound	Stereo speakers, no audio jack
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E + HE80 + MIMO; Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; Google Cast; GNSS (GPS / GLONASS / Galileo / QZSS); USB-C 3.2;
Data inputs	Multi-touch screen; USB-C; Fingerprint scanner (under display, optical); Accelerometer; Gyroscope; Proximity sensor; Compass;
Water resistance	IP67, up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes
Model	GWKK3, GHL1X, G0DZQ, G82U8
Codename	Lynx
Hearing aid compatibility	M3/T4 HAC rating
Website	store.google.com/product/pixel_7a
References

The Pixel 7a is an Android smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the Google Pixel product line. It serves as a smaller variant of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6] It was announced at the annual Google I/O keynote in May 2023^[7]^[8]^[9] and succeeded by the Pixel 8a the following year.^[10]

Specifications

Hardware

The Pixel 7a is built with an aluminum frame, a plastic back and Gorilla Glass 3 for the screen. The smartphone has an IP67 water protection rating. The design includes a metallic camera bar matching the frame. It has stereo loudspeakers, one located on the bottom edge and the other doubling as the earpiece. A USB-C port is used for charging and connecting other accessories. It is available in 4 colors: Sea, Charcoal, Coral (exclusive only color) and Snow.

The Pixel 7a uses the Google Tensor G2 system on a chip, with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of non-expandable UFS 3.1 internal storage.

The Pixel 7a has a 4385 mAh battery, which is a slight decrease from the Pixel 6a at 4410 mAh. It is capable of fast charging at up to 18 W, as well as wireless charging at up to 7.5 W using the Pixel Stand and up to 5 W using other Qi-certified chargers.^[11]^[12] Adaptive charging can help with battery life on the phone.

The Pixel 7a features a 6.1-inch 1080p OLED display with HDR support and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a circular cutout in the upper center for the front-facing camera.

The Pixel 7a includes dual rear-facing cameras. The wide 26 mm f/1.9 lens has a 64-megapixel sensor, while the ultrawide 120° f/2.2 lens has a 13-megapixel sensor; the front-facing camera uses a 13-megapixel sensor. It is capable of recording 4K video at 30 or 60 fps.

Software

The Pixel 7a ships with Android 13 at launch, which is upgradable to Android 14, based on the Android Open Source Project. The phone is expected to get to Android 16. Updates will be supported until May 2028.

It is expected to receive 3 years of major OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates.^[13]

In March 2024, the Pixel 7a, along with the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a, received the Circle to Search feature which allows user to search for circled items.^[14]

References

^ "Pixel 7a - Technical Specifications". Google Store. 10 May 2023.
^ "Pixel phone hardware tech specs". Google Support.
^ Preston, Dominic (10 May 2023). "Google Pixel 7a: Everything you need to know". TechAdvisor.
^ Serbezov, Stanislav (10 May 2023). "Pixel 7a release date, price, features, and news". PhoneArena.
^ Priday, Richard (10 May 2023). "Google Pixel 7a unveiled — release date, price, specs and all the upgrades". Tom’s Guide.
^ Horne, Matt (10 May 2023). "Google Pixel 7a release date: Everything you need to know". Android Authority.
^ Chen, Brian X. (10 May 2023). "Pixel 7A Review: We're Running Out of Reasons to Splurge on a 'Pro' Phone". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
^ "Google unveils Pixel 7a with Tensor G2, 90Hz display and 64MP camera". GSMArena. 10 May 2023.
^ Welch, Chris (10 May 2023). "Google announces Pixel 7a with 90Hz display and wireless charging". The Verge.
^ Villas-Boas, Antonio (May 7, 2024). Lynch, John (ed.). "Google reveals the Pixel 8a, an affordable phone with flagship performance and cameras — here's how to order". Business Insider. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
^ "Does the Pixel 7a support wireless charging?". Android Authority. 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
^ Hawkins, Joshua (2023-05-11). "Does the Google Pixel 7a have wireless charging?". Android Police. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
^ "Learn when you'll get Android updates on Google Pixel phones & Nexus devices". Pixel Phone Help. Google Support. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
^ Vlad. "Google's Circle to Search is rolling out to the Pixel 6 series and Pixel 7a". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2024-09-07.

External links

Official website

[1] "Pixel 7a - Technical Specifications". Google Store. 10 May 2023.

[2] "Pixel phone hardware tech specs". Google Support.

[3] Preston, Dominic (10 May 2023). "Google Pixel 7a: Everything you need to know". TechAdvisor.

[4] Serbezov, Stanislav (10 May 2023). "Pixel 7a release date, price, features, and news". PhoneArena.

[5] Priday, Richard (10 May 2023). "Google Pixel 7a unveiled — release date, price, specs and all the upgrades". Tom’s Guide.

[6] Horne, Matt (10 May 2023). "Google Pixel 7a release date: Everything you need to know". Android Authority.

[7] Chen, Brian X. (10 May 2023). "Pixel 7A Review: We're Running Out of Reasons to Splurge on a 'Pro' Phone". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.

[8] "Google unveils Pixel 7a with Tensor G2, 90Hz display and 64MP camera". GSMArena. 10 May 2023.

[9] Welch, Chris (10 May 2023). "Google announces Pixel 7a with 90Hz display and wireless charging". The Verge.

[10] Villas-Boas, Antonio (May 7, 2024). Lynch, John (ed.). "Google reveals the Pixel 8a, an affordable phone with flagship performance and cameras — here's how to order". Business Insider. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.

[11] "Does the Pixel 7a support wireless charging?". Android Authority. 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2024-09-06.

[12] Hawkins, Joshua (2023-05-11). "Does the Google Pixel 7a have wireless charging?". Android Police. Retrieved 2024-09-06.

[13] "Learn when you'll get Android updates on Google Pixel phones & Nexus devices". Pixel Phone Help. Google Support. Retrieved 20 September 2023.

[14] Vlad. "Google's Circle to Search is rolling out to the Pixel 6 series and Pixel 7a". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2024-09-07.

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